Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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